Job ID: 247857

Associate Planner, The Regional Institute

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

  • Oct. 30, 2024
 
  • Associate Planner, The Regional Institute
  • The Regional Institute
  • University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
    Buffalo, NY
 
  • Open until filled
  • Available immediately
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  • Professional Staff
  • Institutional Advancement
 
 
The UB Regional Institute (UBRI), a research and policy center at the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning, seeks an Associate Planner to provide support for outreach, communications, research and data analysis for a wide range of projects related to applied research, community engagement, urban planning, sustainability and resiliency.

They will work with UBRI staff to complete the following tasks:
  • Collect and analyze data and information in support of projects. Topic areas may include general planning, demographics, development, economic trends, housing, land use, and climate action.
  • Assist with the design and implementation of online and in-person public engagement programming and surveys
  • Organize and facilitate community and stakeholder meetings designed to meaningfully inform research and planning projects; synthesize feedback and notes from public engagement events such as focus groups, stakeholder meetings, and workshops
  • Write findings in reports, project websites, and other communication materials and prepare charts, graphs and maps for print and online media

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About UBRI
In partnership with faculty and students from the UB School of Architecture and Planning, UBRI has been working in the Buffalo Niagara region for over 30 years, pursuing public scholarship with community constituencies at the intersection of public policy, urban planning, urban design, architecture, and real estate development. We understand that together these ways of working are an essential part of the solution to build stronger regional economies with better places for all people. UBRI guides decision making, design, and strategic planning with implementation assistance for our local, regional, state, and national partners. We take an objective approach to understanding complex issues, and we translate this understanding into useful and relevant information for the communities we serve. We are grounded in the disciplines of research and analysis. We contribute to evidence-based planning and design and work with our partners to implement, evaluate, and collectively solve problems to ensure stronger economic futures for all. Visit our website to learn more about UBRI.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

 
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